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A Guide to Restraining Orders

A comprehensive guide for survivors of domestic violence on getting an order of protection | Many survivors of domestic violence choose to get a restraining order, or ... read more
An Order of Protection Should Mean No Guns

Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act would close a deadly loophole | The most dangerous time for a domestic violence survivor is when they decide to ... read more
When You Can't Collect Evidence

Court cases against abusers are bolstered by evidence from survivors—but what if it’s not safe for you to collect any? | Ask any survivor, advocate or attorney: Findin... read more
How to Get a Protection Order Served on an Abuser

Having a judge grant you a protection order is only half the battle | “Just get a restraining order.” Most advice to survivors of domestic violence for getting an ord... read more
Will My Abuser Retaliate?

Whether or not you should expect violence to escalate after seeking a protection order | Domestic violence survivors seek personal protection orders (PPOs) to help ... read more
Ask Amanda: Restraining versus Protection Orders

What to do if a court denies your request for an order | Q: What is the difference between a restraining order and an order of protection? And what do you do if you’re... read more
Protecting Protection Orders

Another source helps to ensure protection orders are recognized | As soon as this story is posted on DomesticShelters.org and its social channels, we know what will... read more
Representing Yourself in Court

How to prepare for your permanent protection order hearing | If you’re planning to go to court to secure a permanent order of protection against your batterer, the ... read more
Can I Get a Protection Order if I'm Under 18?

How to get one varies state-to-state, but the bottom line is yes, you can | No age group is immune to domestic violence. In fact, teens and young women ages 16-24 a... read more
FAQs About Protection Orders

Breaking down the basics | Whether it’s called an order of protection, protection order or restraining order, each state offers some version as a means of protectio... read more
What Happens When Someone Violates a Court Order?

What you can expect to happen if your batterer breaks a restraining order | Ideally, an order of protection—commonly referred to as a restraining order—would keep a... read more
Do Protective Orders Work in Rural Areas?

Study examines effectiveness of protective orders in urban and rural settings | Domestic violence happens everywhere—in single-family homes and apartments, in the n... read more
What to Do If an Abuser Violates a Personal Protection Order

3 steps you need to take | Personal protection orders are important documents that can help protect you and your family. Unfortunately, they’re not always adhered t... read more
Many Survivors Fearful to File Restraining Orders

Debate continues as to whether or not they’re too easy, or too difficult, to obtain | “It’s just a piece of paper.” Many survivors of domestic violence are still unde... read more
Steps to Safety After a PPO

When it's time to escape, make sure to have a plan | About 20% of abuse victims file for a personal protection order, or PPO, according to the Centers for Disea... read more